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YouTube TV has begun issuing the promised $20 credits to subscribers affected by the ongoing Disney-ESPN channel blackout. The compensation comes as the distribution dispute enters its second week with no immediate resolution in sight, leaving sports fans without access to major events during peak college and NFL football seasons. The streaming service began emailing customers on Sunday, November 9, informing them about the credit availability. According to multiple reports, all YouTube TV subscribers should receive notification about the credit by November 12, so keep checking your inbox if you haven't seen the message yet. Why YouTube TV is issuing credits The $20 credit comes after YouTube TV lost all Disney-owned channels on November 1 when the distribution agreement between the companies expired without renewal. This blackout removed popular networks including ESPN, ABC and FX from the service. YouTube's parent company Google promised this compensation last week if the channels remained unavailable for what they termed an "extended period." With major sporting events affected, the credit aims to partially offset subscriber frustration during the ongoing dispute. If you're owed $20 credits, here's how you can claim it. 1. Go to Settings To check if you've received the credit, log into your YouTube TV account through a web browser and go to Settings. 2. Select Updates Next, find Updates at the end of the page and click it. 3. Click Claim credit In the updates page, you'll see an acknowledgement of the Disney dispute, and that Youtube TV is offering you with a one-time $20 credit. Choose Claim credit. After selecting this, you'll be taken to a final confirmation page. 4. Confirmation You'll see confirmation stating that the $20 has been credited to you, and will applied towards your next bill. What this means for subscribers While the $20 credit provides some relief, it represents only a fraction of the monthly YouTube TV subscription cost of $82. Sports fans missing crucial games during peak seasons may find the compensation inadequate compared to the content loss. Subscribers who primarily joined for sports content may need to consider alternatives if a resolution isn't reached soon, especially with the NFL and college basketball seasons in full swing. We have a list of 3 YouTube TV alternatives if you're fed up with the blackout. More from Tom's Guide I tested YouTube’s new AI feature — what it does and how it works YouTube TV is offering $60 off credits for some users — here's how to claim Disney Plus features — how to access extra content and special features Category Back to Laptops Brand Apple Asus Dell Lenovo Processor AMD Ryzen Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7 RAM 8GB RAM 16GB RAM 24GB RAM 32GB RAM Storage Size 32GB 64GB 128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB 2TB Screen Size 13.3-inch 13.4-inch 14-inch 15-inch Colour Black Gold Silver Condition New Refurbished Price Any Price Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors TOPICS
